Bless your heart!! I'm so sorry you had such a horrible time with the first SCS. I had the SCS implanted years ago (in 2000) and it was implanted for 6 months. Unfortunately because I was thin, I didn't have enough "fat" content in my body to hold it in, and the darn thing tried to work itself OUT -- so it had to be removed. But i found that it didn't really help much anyway -- I've had severe sciatica for 26 years and the SCS seemed to aggravate it. So it didn't bother me too much to have it out.

I'm finding after all these years of different medications, that the ONLY thing that helps me is the Fentanyl patch along with Methadone. I understand this combo is for hard-to-treat patients, as i learned of it from a doctor online. I asked MY doctor if we could try it, and he said ok ~ and it's the ONLY relief I've ever had. Of course I'm not pain-free, but I have "good days" now.

I wish you the very best of luck on your upcoming implant !! PLEASE let us know how you come out. I'm sending prayers your way for a successful implant. I hope and pray this works for you -- you've been thru enough. God bless and take care. Hugs, Lee